In a previous blog I questioned if doing creative stuff is what makes us happy or happiest. An interesting discussion ensued, and with some fascinating, philosophical comments about the meaning of life in reply…all good stuff! If you missed the article, here is the link to it. Some of these responses would be best followed… Read More

Well the holidays are over, for now – but what a marvelous thing to have a week ‘bookended’ by bank holidays – might even be rarer than a solar eclipse! Hopefully you made the most of it (if you had the opportunity). Now it’s back to work, but at least we still have the beautiful sunshine to maintain… Read More

Last Thursday I posted a snap shot of my day. One of the jobs I was working on had to be finished very quickly so the posters are being printed next week. Here is an exclusive peak at the work. The posters will be 297 x 420mm when opened fully. Dancers: Laura Savage & Ian… Read More

I’ve just had a fun exchange of posts on facebook. A friend of mine had posted the introduction of the film Modern Times featuring Charlie Chaplin stating it had the best opening credits. We then started to think of others where we liked the typography. There are lots of films with fantastic opening scenes but… Read More

This is my first ever real blog.. Photos have been taken on my mobile phone which is quite old, but smaller in the pocket than those iPhones.. I was up till midnight the night before working on ideas for a photo shoot the next day. Alarm this morning goes off at 8am. This morning breakfast… Read More

A warm welcome to Nick Chaffe, a graphic designer, art director and creative consultant who works predominantly for arts organisations and advertising agencies, helping large international brands to small independent retailers communicate their messages. Nick will be joining us as Guest Blogger for the next two weeks, as is customary we asked Nick 10 questions… Read More

Do you agree with this statement – and is it possible that being more creative gives us more reasons to be happy? A toolkit to get everyone started on the path to ‘happiness’ has been launched this week, through a new group called ‘Action for Happiness’. And it started me thinking, about what this really… Read More

In the run up to the Easter break there is the usual abundance of creative activity in Notts – to participate in or just relax and enjoy. With a distinctly ethical theme – here’s a round-up of just a few of the exciting events taking place over the next week. Art at Nottingham Castle Exhibitions: Lost… Read More

Every day is always different in the Eternal Spirits world which is partly what I love and partly what frustrates me about having a business!!! Sometimes I crave for a bit of routine but I know it’s the last minute rush, the stress and inconsistency that keeps me going… and I know I’m lucky so… Read More